At 09:26 AM 8/16/02 -0500, you wrote:

>Since sourced and sunk currents are the same, where does a beginner that
>is only reading the data sheets learn that grounding is better?  Or is
>it reflected in a different characteristic?

Look at the typical and maximum voltage drops for sinking and sourcing
a given current level. The internal N-channel MOSFET is "better". If
you've studied solid-state physics, you'll know why too, but it's not
particularly important.

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